BMW R1200 R vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R1200 R and Kawasaki Versys 1000. The ex-showroom price of BMW R1200 R is ₹ 15,04,985 and Kawasaki Versys 1000 is ₹ 12,30,982. BMW R1200 R is available in 3 colours and Kawasaki Versys 1000 is available in 1 colour. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R1200 R and Kawasaki Versys 1000.

BMW R1200 R vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R1200 R	Versys 1000
Price	₹ 15,04,985	₹ 12,30,982
Capacity	1170 cc	1043 cc
Power	124 bhp @ 7500 rpm	118.27 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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BMW

R1200 R

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₹ 15,04,985

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Kawasaki

Versys 1000

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₹ 12,30,982

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R1200 R

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Versys 1000

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,170	1,043
Max Power	124 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	118.27 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	24	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	432	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	240
Riding Modes	--	Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	101	77
Stroke (mm)	73	56
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	10.3:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18	21
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3	3.2
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	stanchion diameter 41 mm, Central spring strut	ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability / 150 mm
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability / 152 mm
Braking System	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Caliper - Front	--	4 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	250
Caliper - Rear	--	1 Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 ZR 17	180/55 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	40

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	274	255
Seat Height (mm)	800	820
Ground Clearance (mm)	185	150
Overall Length (mm)	2,145	2,270
Overall Width (mm)	906	895
Overall Height (mm)	1,273	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,495	1,520
Chassis Type	Two-section frame consisting	Twin-tube, aluminium

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- 2
Standard Warranty (Km) -- 30000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
NA 0 Free Services

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed Indicator	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty Indicator	--
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12 V, 14 Ah	Maintenance Free

Storage
Front Storage Box --
Under Seat Storage --
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
--
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
--
Shift Light
Headlight Type
-- LED
Brake/Tail Light
-- LED
Turn Signal
-- LED
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
--
USB Charging Port
--
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control -- Available
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features -- --

Colours

	Cordoba Blue	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Grey with Metallic Sp
	Light White
	Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

11 Ratings

5.0/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Visual Appeal	4.7Visual Appeal
	4.0Reliability	5.0Reliability
	4.0Service Experience	4.7Service Experience

Most Helpful Review

A good bike

It is a nice bike but mileage is very low it gives like 12kmpl it sounds great it goo

Best 1000 cc plus Sports Tourer in India

looks, performance and..... 4 inline engine is awesome makes city rides smooth at low

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R1200 R

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Versys 1000

BMW R1200 R Comparison with Similar Bikes

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch	--
Traction Control	--
Cruise Control	--	Available
Hazard Warning Switch	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	--

Standard Warranty (Year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

BMW R1200 R vs Kawasaki Versys 1000